Swine Health & Care Technician

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental/vision/life/disability coverage

Job summary

Bethanyswine is seeking a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a production facility. You will participate in health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccines and medications, ensuring proper nutrition and water, and assisting with farrowing and breeding activities.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Animal husbandry

Job description

Bethanyswine is seeking a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a production facility. You will participate in health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccines and medications, ensuring proper nutrition and water, and assisting with farrowing and breeding activities.